Study: Essential Oil of Lemon Effective Against Candida Yeast Infections by Health Impact News Daily [1]
Candida albicans is a yeast (or fungus) that normally inhabits our digestive system. In healthy people, candida does little harm because it’s kept in check by beneficial microorganisms or probiotics.
These “good” bacteria, however, can be easily destroyed by antibiotics, prescription medications, birth control pills, poor diet, and daily stress, allowing Candida yeast to grow out of control and produce infections. Thought to affect more than 40 million Americans, Candida can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as vaginitis, weight retention, bowel disorders, ear and sinus irritation, intense itching, canker sores, and ringworm.
Read more here http://healthimpactnews.com/2014/study-essential-oil-of-lemon-effective-against-candida-yeast-infections/ [2]